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What is NYC ZR § 62-29?

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This section establishes special use regulations for medium- and high-density districts, allowing certain uses listed under Use Groups VI or VIII on zoning lots partially located within a Commercial District. These uses must meet specific criteria regarding location, size, and accessibility. Applies to property owners in designated zoning districts.

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§ 62-29 Special Use Regulations for Medium- and High-density Districts

ZR § 62-29

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In the districts indicated, any uses listed under Use Groups VI or VIII, as set forth in Section 62-212 (Waterfront-enhancing (WE) uses), shall be a permitted use anywhere on the zoning lot, provided such zoning lot is partially located within a Commercial District, and further provided that:

such uses have a public entrance fronting on a waterfront public access area or a street that provides public access to a shore public walkway;

such uses are limited to not more than 10,000 square feet of floor area per establishment;

the total amount of floor area used for such uses does not exceed two percent of the total amount of floor area permitted on such zoning lot; and

such uses are located below the level of the first story ceiling of a building, on a pier or platform, or in a kiosk within a waterfront public access area in accordance with the provisions for kiosks set forth in Section 62-611 (Permitted obstructions).

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